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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.27, 1,560.51 and 424.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.27, 1,560.51 and 424.23 is: 635.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.27 : 1,560.51 = 424.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.27/1,560.51 = 424.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.27x = 1,560.51 × 424.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.27x = 662,015.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,015.16/1,041.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.78

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